"My fav empanada is the Brasil & the dessert empanada: figs & caramel. It's 24 hours - 4AM & you're jonesing for a little fried pocket of Brazilian awesomeness" -Jeffery Self, Jeffery & Cole Casserole
A great South American restaurant with a really innovative menu and very cool decor! - Mike Ruiz, The A-List: New York
Unlimited Sangria @ brunch. Server is aloud to cut you off so it usually caps at 3-4. Don't be fooled tho, these puppies are 20oz of deliciousness and they have a wide variety of whites and reds!
Fooled by the name, many people wrongly believe this is a Cuban restaurant. Astute readers of the menu know that only Mexicans call a sandwich a "torta". Get the signature torta cubana and a cocktail.
LOVE this place -- delicious, super affordable food. On the weekend you get unlimited cava cocktails w/ your brunch for an extra $7(!!). The juices in the cocktails are fresh squeezed and aaaamazing.
If you're on the Lower East Side, don't miss the fantastic restaurant A CASA FOX. With a cozy atmosphere and open kitchen, owner/chef Melissa Fox cooks up incredible cuisine. For dessert, you must t Read more.
This pan-Latin spot serves traditional sangrias and mojitos as well as estilo libre ("freestyle") cocktails. These combine unexpected ingredients like ginger, jicama, pineapple and mezcal.
This place may look like a hodge-podge nightclub, but the Nuevo Latino menu is inspired: shortrib arepas or the ceviches with Asian pear are top notch. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
Try the Nopales taco here, the vegetarian-friendly nosh features piquant slices of sautéed cactus folded with bright pico de gallo. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.
Try the lengua taco at this popular cart, the soft tongue is simmered for four hours and tucked into two warm griddled corn tortillas. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.
Try the taco de pescado here, featuring golden fried fingers of beer-battered mahi-mahi. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.
One of NYC’s best food trucks has finally settled down. You should try the new noshes like green chili mac & cheese, Read more.
Try the papas y rajas taco at this Nolita warehouse, the vegetarian combination is surprisingly addictive. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.
Try the Pescado a las Brasas taco, available at the sit-down café and takeout taqueria. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.
Try the taco de pollo at this tiny deli. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Snag a table by the fridges in the back and wash it down with a tallboy of Corona. Read more.
Village Voice is excited to have Despana at the 2012 Choice Eats food fest! Full list of restaurants here: http://ow.ly/8QjDQ
Try the cemita poblano, a whopping handful of shredded pork, cheese, avocado, mango and aioli, which is served only at lunch. The secret and critical ingredient is papalo, an herb similar to cilantro. Read more.
